Scientist II
900 Ridgebury Rd Ridgefield, CT 06877 US
Job Description
- Initiates and completes routine in vitro studies in an independent and efficient manner, with minimal supervision. Demonstrates the ability to interpret outcome of experiments and to propose appropriate follow-up; troubleshoots effectively
- Demonstrates technical ability to assist in the design and execution of non-routine experiments in the context cell based in vitro and biochemical assays; conducts exploratory experiments with minimal supervision.
- Applies basic scientific principles for study design, data analysis, and interpretation; performs literature searches and extracts relevant information from published protocols.
- Proposes, gains support for, and implements new ideas and technologies from individual’s knowledge of science and technology and understanding of drug discovery and development process.
- Independently operates and is responsible for lab equipment; troubleshoots effectively.
- Communicates own work effectively orally and in writing; contributes to writing protocols, procedures, and technical reports; provide input for scientific reports.
- Reports and treats data with a high level of integrity and ethics.
- maintains proper records in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and policies.
- Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree with 3+ years experience in related scientific discipline; pharmaceutical, biotechnology or CRO experience is highly desirable; non-PhD applicant required.
- Primary cell culture experience
- ELISA, protein expression
- In vitro assay development
- Compound screening
- Molecular biology techniques; RNA isolation, Gene expression (QPCR, nanostring), western blot, etc.
- Apply knowledge of basic theory and scientific principles of cardio-renal-metabolic diseases for conducting in vitro research
- Knowledge/experience with mammalian cell culture, in vitro assay development, and molecular biology techniques
- Proven problem-solving ability with aptitude for agile learning style.
- Ability to contribute to the design, execution, and interpretation of non-routine experiments with minimal supervision and assist to the implementation of experimental approaches that contribute to department goals.
- Communicates own work effectively orally and in writing; contributes to writing protocols, procedures, and technical reports; provide input for scientific reports.
- Proficiency with computers and data analysis software such as Microsoft Excel and GraphPad Prism.
- Ability and willingness to work effectively in a highly collaborative environment.
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